Medical Technologist PRN- Core Lab (Hematology)

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Job Description

Provides quality clinical information by accurately performing laboratory tests and procedures. Works effectively with others to meet patient and care provider needs. Actively promotes a lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of lean principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements. Recognizes necessity of taking ownership of own motivation, morale, performance, and professional development. Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to the lab’s and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta’s mission, goals, and values. Experience No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a high complexity clinical laboratory Bachelor's degree in medical technology, chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science form an accredited institution Education Associate's degree in a chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; or equivalent laboratory training and experience meeting the requirements defined in the CLIA regulation 42CFR493.1489 Certification Summary American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent medical laboratory technician or Department of Community Health Diagnostics Services Unit technician qualifications (persons who recently moved to the state or recently completed the academic and training/experience requirements may be classified as technologists or technicians for 18 months to afford an opportunity to successfully complete an approved qualifying examination) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Independent judgment with minimum technical supervision Strives for adult-adult relationships with colleagues, subordinates, and superiors Job Responsibilities Processes orders and specimens, independently performs testing procedures, and reports test results according to standard operating procedures. Demonstrates familiarity with and follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including those pertaining to safety and compliance. Uses critical thinking principles in decision making that leads to desired outcomes. Operates instruments using established protocols and quality assurance check and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on instruments. Correlates results with patient age and/or condition, recognizes deviation from expected results, and analyzes and corrects problems using standard operating procedures. Performs, records, and analyzes quality control data, makes judgments concerning results, and takes appropriate action to maintain accuracy and precision. Maintains current professional skills and technical competency as defined by laboratory competency policy. Actively promotes a lean culture by performing duties to promote an understanding and consistent use of lean principals and processes. Performs other duties as required by department. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law. Primary Location Address 2220 North Druid Hills Road Job Family Laboratory Services